Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 6 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, white peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: ripe pear, yellow apple, soft creamy mousse, lemon zest

Lo Sparviere's 100 percent Chardonnay Satèn from the Monticelli Brusati cellar. Bottled at the soft 4.5 bar of pressure with acacia honey aromatics.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto allo zafferano Find risotto allo zafferano on TableJourney →
    Saffron risotto finds a foil in the wine's yellow apple and acacia honey; soft mousse handles the Carnaroli starch.
  • Pollo arrosto al limone
    Lemon roast chicken meets the wine's brioche and yellow peach; medium body holds up to the bird's roasted fat.
  • Capesante gratinate
    Gratinated scallops meet the wine's brioche aromatics; soft mousse pairs with the buttery shell.

History

Lo Sparviere was founded in 1974 at Monticelli Brusati and entered Franciacorta DOC in the 1980s. The Satèn launched in the mid-1990s as the cellar's soft-mousse statement.

  1. 1974: Lo Sparviere founded at Monticelli Brusati
  2. 1995: First Lo Sparviere Satèn release

Facts

Producer
Lo Sparviere · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 35 at retail
Drinking window
0-6 from disgorgement
First vintage
1995
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Lo Sparviere Satèn

What does Lo Sparviere Satèn taste like?

Yellow apple, white peach, acacia honey, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; ripe pear, yellow apple, soft creamy mousse and lemon zest on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.

Who is Lo Sparviere?

Lo Sparviere was founded in 1974 at Monticelli Brusati. The cellar takes its name (Italian for sparrowhawk) from the local wildlife of the moraine hills.

When should I drink Lo Sparviere Satèn?

Drink within 0 to 6 years of disgorgement. The silky mousse and stone fruit aromatics are at their best between 1 and 4 years from disgorgement.

Tags

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